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Artemis I Launch

Very early on the morning of November 16th, I stood with my camera waiting once again for this rocket to go. This was my second trip to Florida to see this launch. Back in August the first expedition was thwarted by the tiny hydrogen molecule and its unwillingness to behave under unbelievable cryogenic conditions.… Read the rest “Artemis I Launch”
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Manatee in the Wild

Near the Kennedy Space Center there is a wildlife refuge. At one point a canal was cut through to allow the solid rocket boosters from the Space Shuttle to be hauled back to the assembly building. It also happens to be a natural location for manatee to hang out.… Read the rest “Manatee in the Wild”
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September Moon

NASA has two more launch opportunities at the end of this month if they can get permission from Space Force. The limiting factor is the certification on some batteries that are part of the rescue system. As a safety system you want to make sure all the parts work.… Read the rest “September Moon”
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August Moon

NASA has tentatively scheduled Artemis launch for August 29 with backup options on September 2nd and 5th. Those dates assume all goes well for the next month. The current “no-earlier-than” planning date is Aug. 29, at 8:33 a.m. EDT, with backup dates available on Sept.… Read the rest “August Moon”
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Marineland and Sebring

Here’s some scans from a box of slides that are probably from about 1965. They feature pictures from Marineland and Sebring. I’m unsure of the exact dates. The pictures of Spirit of America reference the record breaking run in 1964.